Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, officials tell Legco – as it happened
City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government
Hong Kong’s new Legislative Council held its first meeting on Wednesday, with lawmakers focusing on follow-up actions after last year’s Tai Po fire that claimed 161 lives.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu addressed the new batch of 90 lawmakers, highlighting government priorities that included rehousing arrangements for displaced residents, reforming industry practices and holding those responsible for the tragedy accountable.
Lee’s address was followed by a government motion seeking the chamber’s support for relief efforts. A lawmaker then moved another motion related to anti–bid-rigging measures.
Eyes were on whether top officials would provide more clarity on resettlement plans for displaced Wang Fuk Court residents and the progress of the government’s inquiry.
The Post followed the full-day meeting, which also gave the public its first look at the performance of lawmakers, including new president Starry Lee Wai-king and 40 first-time members.
Reporting by Matthew Cheng, Leopold Chen, Jess Ma and Natalie Wong